{"id":6180,"date":"2017-02-03T16:18:04","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T16:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchbdev.wpengine.com\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/?p=6180"},"modified":"2017-03-06T23:17:38","modified_gmt":"2017-03-06T23:17:38","slug":"earth-economics-internship-41","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/internship\/earth-economics-internship-41\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship Opportunity: Earth Economics Internship (Application Deadline: 4\/1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eartheconomics.org\/\">Earth Economics<\/a><\/strong> is a global leader in science-based economics. We work with leaders from government, industry, and NGOs to identify and place a dollar value on the benefits nature provides. Our organization is dedicated to the proposition that only with a full understanding of nature&#8217;s value can decision makers truly make the best policies and investments. Internships are unpaid.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of economists and analysts focus on the world&#8217;s most urgent challenges to healthy ecosystems including working lands, forests, freshwater, and oceans to support resilient communities.<\/p>\n<p>Student interns have an opportunity to apply their knowledge of economics to natural capital valuation projects while working to expanding our ecosystem valuation database.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anticipated Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying and documenting ecosystem values from published academic environmental economics literature<\/li>\n<li>Conducting research on valuation methods and gathering data to support Earth Economics\u2019 projects and strategy. Subject areas may include recreation, agriculture, green infrastructure financing, and legal damages<\/li>\n<li>Outreach to publicize significant studies conducted by Earth Economics<\/li>\n<li>Assisting development of community and professional workshops and webinars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Internship Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain experience in economic analysis, systems thinking, and data analysis<\/li>\n<li>Learn to apply systems thinking to critical environmental issues<\/li>\n<li>Create an independent project that will showcase their understanding of natural capital valuation and its practical application. This project may include a blog, webinar, or conference presentation proposal.<\/li>\n<li>Work directly with the project team leader to expand the number of values available in Earth Economics\u2019 valuation repository while gaining exposure to a leading platform for conducting natural capital evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Participate in team meetings and be assigned a mentor regarding career opportunities within ecological economics and environmental studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Internships are unpaid<\/li>\n<li>Internships last eight weeks, starting early June<\/li>\n<li>Seeking rising seniors<\/li>\n<li>Internships are 20-40 hours per week with at least 20 hours in the Tacoma, Washington office.<\/li>\n<li>Specific responsibilities and project areas will depend on skills and interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Economics, biology, environmental studies majors are encouraged to apply. Students with a passion for communications and who have a strong foundation in science will also be considered.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, word processing and presentation graphics programs desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please submit a resume and a brief statement on your interest in natural capital valuation and ecological economics to info@eartheconomics.org . <strong>Applications are due April 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earth Economics is a global leader in science-based economics. We work with leaders from government, industry, and NGOs to identify and place a dollar value on the benefits nature provides. 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